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Newton's woes still making waves

Posted by: 3AW Breakfast | 2 September, 2010 - 8:37 AM
Matthew Newton's dramas continue to make headlines

Peter Ford explains his theories behind the huge interest in the woes of Matthew Newton's family.

He reveals Woman's Day offered Bert and Patti Newton $200,000 for an exclusive interview which was rejected immediately by the parents of Matthew, yet the magazine then used trickery to basically represent it had spoken with the traumatised couple.

Listen to Peter Ford's full report below:

Audio - More shocking details emerge

Newtons face sad reality

Bert and Patti say there's only one victim from Rome TUESDAY: Tracy Grimshaw and Neil Mitchell discuss whether Bert and Patti Newton went far enough in their interview in regards to wild child, Matthew. Callers have criticised Bert and Patti for speaking while their son is on 'suicide watch'.

Blog comments Your Say

  • Peter Ford obviously has some allegiance to tne Newtons. You can criticise Nicole Kidman and others but dont dare criticise any of Peter Fords friends like the Newtons and Rose Hancock

    JOHN from Heathmont Thursday 2 September, 2010 - 4:49 PM
  • Was that Patty? Didn't recognise her.... lots of nip and tucks there!

    Jennie Wallace Thursday 2 September, 2010 - 2:03 PM

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